Mbabane
in Hhohho District, Swaziland

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Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-26.317 and 31.133 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -26° 19' 0" and E 31° 7' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Lilangeni - SZL
Spoken languages:
English, Swati
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:49 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Africa/Mbabane
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:56 am and 6:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
19.897 and -155.126 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hakalau
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Swaziland in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Swaziland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Swaziland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Mbabane

Mbabane in Hhohho District with it's 76,218 habitants is located in Swaziland. It's the capital of this country.

Current time in Mbabane is now 03:49 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Africa / Mbabane with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Mbabane. The closest airport in Swaziland is Matsapha Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is iSimangaliso Wetland Park in South africa at a distance of 88 mi (or 142 km). If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lobamba, Manzini, Piggs Peak, Ntfonjeni and Barberton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 28%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 17% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

22°C (72 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

THE ROYAL SWAZI SUN HOTEL

Address
0,8 mi
MANZINI MAIN ROAD
Mbabane
Swaziland

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Place Guest House

Address
1,1 mi
Mantsholo Street
H100 Mbabane
Swaziland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE LUGOGO SUN HOTEL

Address
0,5 mi
MANZINI MAIN ROAD
Mbabane
Swaziland

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HAWANE RESORT

Address
7,1 mi
209 TIMBATINE FARM ROAD
H103 MBABANE
Swaziland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Mbabane Rotary/Salvation Army Msunduza Christmas Party 5

Published: December 10, 2012
Length: 10:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Daran Rehmeyer

Annual Christmas party for children from Msunduza sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mbabane. Father Christmas (Tom Dlamini) hands out gifts.


Mbabane Rotary/Salvation Army Msunduza Christmas Party 1

Published: December 08, 2012
Length: 01:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Daran Rehmeyer

Annual Christmas party for children from Msunduza sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mbabane.


Mbabane Rotary/Salvation Army Msunduza Christmas Party 4

Published: December 09, 2012
Length: 51:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Daran Rehmeyer

Annual Christmas party for children from Msunduza sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mbabane.


CROSSING BORDERS - TRUCK DRIVING IN SWAZILAND AFRICA.

Published: October 22, 2011
Length: 38:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: fiat300pct

The kingdom of Swaziland is one of 2 small independent country's in South Africa. The Swazi currency is called the Emlangeni and is equivalent to the South African Rand. Border control is as...


Swaziland College of Technology Computer Science

Published: July 20, 2012
Length: 55:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bongani magagula


Peace Corps Swaziland - The Rural World - 1 - Culture

Published: March 26, 2013
Length: 20:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peace Corps Swaziland

This video contains several interviews with volunteers discussing their experiences working in a very different culture than their own.


Legends Backpacker Lodge by swazi.travel

Published: April 12, 2009
Length: 56:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Darron Raw

Legends Backpacker Lodge is located in the Ezulwini Valley of Swaziland. Visit http://www.swazi.travel for bookings and info. It is ideally located for budget travellers with easy access...


Mananga Centre

Published: August 27, 2009
Length: 56:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Kanyadzo Middleton

We offer training, tailor made programs, residential courses and consultancy in; Management Development Programs, Rural Livelihoods, Poverty Reduction and Sustainable development courses, ...


Yebo Art Gallery, Hhohho Swaziland

Published: November 14, 2013
Length: 23:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SJ Walley

Recorded at Yebo! Art & Design, Lobamba, Hhohho, Swaziland. A most beautiful place.


Umhlanga 2009 Reed Dance Swaziland.avi

Published: January 16, 2010
Length: 34:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Vladimir Fedin

Reed Dance Ceremony 2009 in Swaziland.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mbabane

Mbabane, with an estimated population of 95,000 (2007), is the capital and second largest city in Swaziland. It is located on the Mbabane River and its tributary the Polinjane River in the Mdzimba Mountains. It is located in the district of Hhohho, of which it is also the capital. The average elevation of the city is 1243 meters. The population (estimated) in 1987 was 30,000. It lies on the MR3 road.

Located at -26.3167, 31.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Mbabane, Capitals in Africa, Populated places in Hhohho District

Waterford Kamhlaba

Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa (UWCSA) is one of thirteen international UWC schools and colleges and is located in Mbabane, Swaziland. UWC schools, colleges and programmes deliver a challenging and transformative educational experience to a diverse cross section of students, inspiring them to create a more peaceful and sustainable future.

Located at -26.3029, 31.1041 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Swaziland, International Baccalaureate schools in Swaziland, Educational institutions established in 1963, 1963 establishments in Swaziland, Mbabane

Mbabane East

Mbabane East is an inkhundla of Swaziland, located in the Hhohho District. Its population as of the 2007 census was 36,792.

Located at -26.3167, 31.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Hhohho District

Mbabane West

Mbabane West is an inkhundla of Swaziland, located in the Hhohho District. Its population as of the 2007 census was 23,489.

Located at -26.3167, 31.1333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Hhohho District

Mhlangatane

Mhlangatane is an inkhundla of Swaziland, located in the Hhohho District. Its population as of the 2007 census was 22,421.

Located at -26.305, 31.1147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Hhohho District

Indingilizi Gallery

Indingilizi Gallery is an art gallery in Mbabane, Swaziland, established in 1982. Most of Swaziland's top artists have had their work showcased here. The gallery showcases a range of Swazi art including sculptures, paintings, batiks, mohair, ethnic jewellery and pottery.

Located at -26.3206, 31.1444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art museums and galleries in Swaziland, Mbabane, 1982 establishments in Swaziland, Art galleries established in 1982

Mbabane Government Hospital

Mbabane Government Hospital is a national hospital in Mbabane, Swaziland. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma worked at this hospital at a paedeatric nurse in the 1980s. In 2007, the Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Njabulo Mabuza, banned the media from entering the hospital.

Located at -26.3317, 31.1436 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Swaziland, Mbabane


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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